as in tried
to make an effort to do
after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help don't even attempt walking on your broken foot
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Recent Examples of attempted
The Cincinnati Fire Department unsuccessfully attempted life-saving measures.
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Gacy then reportedly attempted to attack Antonucci by handcuffing him.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
At the start of the second quarter, Timberview attempted a 32-yard field goal.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Democrats attempted to block funding to turn the jet into Air Force One, but Republicans rejected that effort on Thursday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Gacy then reportedly attempted to attack Antonucci by handcuffing him.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
At the start of the second quarter, Timberview attempted a 32-yard field goal.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
Democrats attempted to block funding to turn the jet into Air Force One, but Republicans rejected that effort on Thursday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attempted
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In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Senate Democrats, joined by two Republicans, tried unsuccessfully last week to pass a resolution to stop the strikes, saying Trump is illegally using military force without lawmakers' permission.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Attempted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attempted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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